Wear Characteristics of Metallic Biomaterials: A Review
Metals are extensively used in a variety of applications in the medical field for internal support and biological tissue replacements, such as joint replacements, dental roots, orthopedic fixation, and stents. The metals and alloys that are primarily used in biomedical applications are stainless ste...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-05-01
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| Series: | Materials |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/8/5/2749 |